Simon's mother Julie is convinced he got engaged too soon and thinks this break is exactly what they need.

She told the Mail on Sunday newspaper: “I think [the engagement] was too quick. This might give them the break they need to think it through. Marriage is a very, very big step.

“It’s a break at the moment. The problem with Simon is that he works so hard. She’s gone to America, which, in a way, is a good thing because of Simon’s work. At the moment it isn’t a good idea for her to be here.

She added, “She doesn’t know many people in London. If you are Simon’s girlfriend, let’s be honest about this, you are not going to see very much of him. It’s very difficult for a girl to accept that...He doesn’t want anyone sitting in his dressing room when he’s working. Sometimes these girls want to be there too much.”

Simon's rep insists that they're doing just fine but did confirm they're currently on different continents. Sounds like they're trouble in paradise and Simon doesn't know how to deal. Stay tuned for more details on this one!